Agentic AI: The emerging challenge in cybersecurity

Explore the podcast → https://ibm.biz/BdnjQV The rise of agentic AI is significantly expanding and widening the attack surface for cybersecurity threats. As AI systems become more capable of autonomous decision-making and action, they simultaneously introduce newer vulnerabilities across workflows, data pipelines and third-party integrations. In this episode, Wendi Whitmore, Senior Vice President of Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, shares her views on how agentic AI is redefining the cybersecurity game for both sides: attackers and defenders. Attackers have already started leveraging agentic AI to make the cyberattack process faster and more efficient. Now, the onus is on cyber defenders to quickly harness agentic AI and build security controls that not just match but outpower the speed, sophistication and scale of new age, AI-driven cyberthreats. 0:00 Intro 2:38 Civilian networks have become key targets of cyberattacks 3:29 Agentic AI is expanding the attack surface 7:36 Threat actors are manipulating AI systems 12:33 Strong cybersecurity is a true competitive advantage for enterprises 18:23 Besides agentic AI, what are the new changes in cybersecurity? 22:03 Threat actors are sharing tools, techniques and tactics 26:00 Cybersecurity advice for the audience The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. Govern your AI. Scale your AI with confidence → https://ibm.biz/BdnjQ9 AI news is moving fast. Keep your business ahead with updates about AI advancements, strategies and expert perspectives → https://ibm.biz/BdnjQh #ai #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #cyberthreats #davidlevy